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It could be a lot of things. Is there a wound that is swelling? Did the horse get kicked? This what you would hope for. The question is are they swelling or bloating? If they're bloating that could mean colic- which is bad. If the horse begins to roll, kick and bite at his stomach, you better call a vet fast.

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